Define what being an American means to you and how its core values have influenced your life.

Decide on a subject for your writing that reflects your beliefs about being an American. You may wish to focus on yourself, your family, or the group from which you derive your cultural heritage and identity.

Identify the best format for your writing.

Develop a plan for gathering information and organizing your opinions in the most effective way possible.

Gather research and conduct interviews as necessary.

outline for your writing.

Begin drafting your project, using your outline as a guide.

Review and revise your first draft. You should try to have another person read your work and give you feedback as part of your revision process.

Write the final draft of your project